Graduate Assistant, College Success Scholars
Job Description
Position Number:
1P0006Title:
Graduate AssistantFunctional Title:
Graduate Assistant, College Success ScholarsCategory Status:
04-Graduate AssistantApplicant Search Category:
Graduate AssistantUniversity Authorized FTE:
.25Unit:
PRES-ODI-Office of Multi-Ethnic Student EducationCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Office of Multi-ethnic Student Education (OMSE) offers a variety of services and programs to enhance the academic experience of diverse student populations at the University of Maryland. The mission of OMSE is to serve undergraduate multi-ethnic students to increase rates of matriculation, retention, graduation, and overall GPA. As an academic unit under the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI), OMSE recognizes the value of the multiple histories, beliefs and ethnic backgrounds of our students and works with faculty and staff to support ethnic diversity and inclusion at the university.
The College Success Scholars (CSS) program serves as a resource for Black and Latino males from Summer Seminar prior to their first semester to graduation. The CSS program provides structured personal, academic and professional support to ensure retention, proactive engagement in internships, education abroad, research and all aspects of the University community. The curriculum is centered on supporting the brilliance of the scholars and developing resiliency, agency, purpose and brotherhood. Scholars are expected to always strive for personal, academic and professional excellence. Please see additional information about the CSS program at www.css.umd.edu.
This graduate assistant (GA) will support the coordination and facilitation of the College Success Scholars’ program. The GA will report to the director of OMSE and support the program as follows:
- Monitoring the daily/weekly progress of participants to ensure program compliance;
- Ensuring program forms are completed in an efficient manner;
- Support facilitation of academic and professional development workshops and programs;
- Serving as a goodwill ambassador and disseminating information about the program throughout the university community;
- Serving as a liaison to parents and maintaining the CSS website;
- Assisting with identifying professional and career opportunities for Scholars;
- Assisting with establishing and implementing short and long range advising strategies to exceed target goals;
- Assisting students in achieving academic excellence and degree requirements at the University of Maryland;
- Providing administrative support for the UNIV 100, Fall and Spring Seminar Courses;
- Supervising undergraduate team leader, as assigned;
- Advising the CSS Team Leaders and Executive Board;
- Coordinating the Road Map to Success program; working collaboratively with the director to advance programmatic effectiveness, innovation, and visibility;
- Providing coverage at and assisting with CSS meetings and annual events;
- Providing coverage at and support with OMSE Signature events, including but not limited to, Meet and Greet, Giving Day, Academy of Excellence Awards (AAEA), Maryland Day, Homecoming Chili+Wing fest;
- Work all scheduled office hours in person;
- Attend mandatory and non-mandatory meetings, trainings, and events as requested
- Other related duties as assigned.
This graduate assistantship will require weekly evening coverage and occasional weekend work.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- Must be a registered full-time graduate student in good standing enrolled in a degree program at the University of Maryland, College Park and must be making satisfactory progress toward the degree.
Experience:
- Demonstrated experience in leadership and program facilitation, mentoring experience is a plus.
- Experience collecting and/or rep
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
- Knowledge of MS Office (e.g., Powerpoint, Word, Excel), Zoom, ELMS, Google Suite (e.g., Docs, Sheets, Gmail).
- Knowledge of using Canva, Photoshop, or similar publishing/design software for creating and marketing material.
- Excellent communication skills including writing, editing, speaking/facilitating and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and technical skills.
- Strong detail-oriented and strong time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Continuity for 2+ years in the position is desirable.
- Bilingual (English and Spanish).
- Candidate must be able to work in-person at the CSS/OMSE Offices on campus Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.
- Demonstrated experience supporting marginalized and historically underrepresented student populations and community members.
- Passion for supporting programs and resources for multi-ethnic students in higher education, demonstrated history working with students from diverse backgrounds and with varied skill levels.
Additional Information:
- This is a 10-hour per week, 12-month graduate assistantship for the College Success Scholars (CSS) Program. Some weekend and evening hours (4:30pm-9:00pm) may be required to support meetings/events.
- A completed application includes a cover letter with relevant experience, a resume, and a list of 3 references.
Posting Date:
06/28/2024Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
07/19/2024Physical Demands
Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment. Regularly required to communicate and exchange information and to use technology/devices. Must have the ability to lift and deliver small carry parcels, packages and other items. With notice, must have the ability to attend events after normal business hours. Must have the ability to travel to meetings, events, etc. both on and off campus.
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Women, minorities, LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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